Speaker of the Senate
Speaker’s Statement – Language used in Social Media
I would like to thank all senators for their input into this very important and serious matter. Following Senator Patterson’s comments, I will consider the matter resolved and dealt with.
However, I remind honourable senators that in a previous ruling I did mention the use of social media. I caution that when you are using social media, please take your time before you send out tweets. If it is something you think will be offensive and you are not really sure whether or not it is something that is appropriate, I suggest you do not send, because it reflects poorly, not just on the people who are doing it, but on the whole chamber.
I believe Senator Gagné put it far more eloquently than I can and I believe her words about decorum should be kept in mind when we are using social media.